Benzema lands in Riyadh: Al Hilal’s new chapter kicks off with a bang
3 February 2026
Transfer News
French star celebrates move to Al Hilal today.
The striker arrived in Riyadh ahead of his new spell with Al Hilal.
Representatives greeted Benzema at the airport and presented him with the club scarf, as he flashed his skyward salute.
Al Hilal announced the signing officially after a raft of reports linking him to a possible move, amid a dispute with his former club.
The club disclosed Benzema agreed to a one-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him with the leaders until the summer of 2027.
A falling out with Al Ittihad reportedly kept him from playing in recent matches, clearing the path for the move.
He joined Al Ittihad in 2023 after a storied Real Madrid chapter, before leading the club to league and cup glory.
Remarkably, Benzema's storied Real Madrid chapter still echoes as he embarks on this Saudi chapter.
And if he starts scoring, the stadium might need a bigger roof—it's going to rain goals.
As for the transfer fee, let's call it a reasonable investment in high-grade highlight reels.
